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Somerset County, NJ Homeowners Insurance Quotes

Somerset County (NJ) homeowners are now averaging around $106.42 per month for homeowners insurance coverage. For New Jersey, this amounts to $1277 per year for a standard (HO-3) home insurance policy. When you compare the national average, rates are around 1,249 per year. New Jersey is now ranked #22 in the country for the highest paid home insurance rates. Would you like to get up to 12 free home insurance quotes for your home in Somerset County, NJ so you can save up to fourty percent or more? If so, we look forward to working with you and providing a excellent home insurance shopping experience. You can easily compare rates by giving us a call now or enter your zip code to start our hassle free online quoting application. With some basic information about your home, we can help you review which carrier has the best rate and which policy per insurance provider has the best coverage. There is a big difference when it comes to protecting your home when you need it the most. Financial protection for repairs or rebuilding your home is crucial and so a cheaper rate may not always be the best decision when you need to count on an insurance provider to help you coverage financial loss due to a wind storm, hail, hurricanes or even flooding. Although, flooding is not covered under a basic policy, we can help you enhance your coverage to help add that extra protection. Let us help you shop your new home insurance policy today!

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Somerset County, NJ Housing Demographics

With 323,444 residents living within the Somerset County area there are over 123,127 homeowners looking for more affordable home insurance rates. Your homeowners policy is written to help protect your home and family. With an estimated 84,616 families living within the local area, it is safe to say that great coverage at an affordable price is most desired amongst every homeowner living in Somerset County.

DemographicValues
Total Occupied Households117,759
Family Households (families)84,616
Average Owner Occupied Household Size3
Average Family Size3
Total Housing Units123,127

Somerset County, NJ Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

For all homeowners living in Somerset County (FIPS: 34035), it's important to understand that this county is in a coastal area and has great risk of damage due to hurricanes, windstorms, hail and flooding. The wind and hail insurance program provided through the state of New Jersey is the states opportunity to help provide additional wind/hail coverage when insurance companies exclude it from homeowners and other policies sold to coastal residents. You can buy wind and hail insurance coverage through us and we will shop multiple companies to package the best coverage option for you. If you are shopping for quotes in Somerset County, NJ, it's important that you look into hurricane and windstorm insurance options.

Somerset County boarders a shoreline which increases the risk of wind, hail and flood damage. We will look into providing the best rates possible considering your home is located in the coastal area of New Jersey.

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Somerset County, NJ Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local Somerset, NJ homeowners insurance quotes comparison

$976 /yr.

New Jersey's Average Home Insurance Rates Overall

For the state of New Jersey, homeowners insurance premiums have changed based on a variety of different factors related to risk and is currently ranked 22 in the nation for highest premiums in the U.S.

Average RatingAnnual Premium
Minimum Range:$682 /yr.
Current Average Cost:$976 /yr.
Maximum Range:$1277 /yr.

Somerset County, NJ Coastal Wind, Hail & Flood Information

Somerset is a coastal county which greatly increases the risk of hurricanes and windstorms. Our quoting process will include wind and hail coverage options to give you the best protection you need against high winds and storm damage.

Flood Zone Notice: The beautiful coastal county of Somerset is know for it's beautiful beaches and waterways. Because Somerset County (FIPS: 34035) has a shoreline and is in a coastal area it is important to purchase flood insurance. The risk is very high in this area and we will work with you to provide the best flood insurance coverage you need for your home in Somerset County.

New Jersey Homeowners Insurance News & Information

  • Buy Flood Insurance: What we learned from Hurricane Ida Posted on Monday 20th September, 2021

    On September 2, 2021, Parked cars in New Brunswick, New Jersey submerged underwater after Tropical Storm Ida. Hurricane Ida struck Louisiana as a category 4 hurricane with 150 mile an hour winds and days later hit New Jersey, New York, and other states with a massive amount of rain that has caused numerous flash floods, […]

  • FEMA’s new rating system is called “Risk Rating 2.0,” effective October 1st, 2021 Posted on Wednesday 28th April, 2021

    A recent report by ValuePenguin looked at the new risk ratings that the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) will be using when determining premiums for flood insurance in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The report found that millions of homeowners could see noticeable increases in flood insurance costs. FEMA’s new rating system is called […]

  • Update: New Jersey Ordered Insurance Relief Posted on Wednesday 22nd April, 2020

    New Jersey residents may see some relief from insurance premiums due to COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance ordered insurers to provide financial relief to residents and businesses.  The guidance was signed last week by Governor Phil Murphy and extends the grace periods during which insurance companies will not be […]

Discounts For Homeowners in Somerset County

As a homeowner, you have to understand that insurance companies see homes as a risk. If you can decrease any of the risk factors that will determine your premium, then it's best to follow these important guidelines in order to save money on your New Jersey homeowners insurance.

  • Install A Smoke Alarm in Every Room: It's important you do this for your own safety, so why not install a smoke detector in every room. Show your home insurance company that safety comes first. Once you have them installed, shop for home insurance and mentioned you have taken the right safety precautions to reduce house fires. For homeowners in Somerset County, this discount can save you up to 20% on your home insurance premium.
  • Combine Your Home and Auto Insurance Into One Package: Any home insurance provider is going to want your business. It's important you offer this opportunity to combine your home and auto insurance together in one package. You may want to also see if you can open up a life or health insurance account as well. Merging all your insurance into one company will save you money. Homeowners in Somerset County that do combine their home and auto can save over $500 with this discount.
  • Install A Home Security System: Your home insurance company should reward you for installing a home security system, sometimes up to 22%. It's important that you take precautions and reduce the risk of someone breaking into your Somerset County home. This will be one of the questions that you will want to ask your home insurance agent to see if you qualify for this discount. If you don't, make sure you shop other companies to get the "Home Security Discount"
  • Purchase A Fire Exstinguisher: Although smoke alarms provide warnings, it's best to be prepared. This may or may not provide any stand alone discount, but it shows your serious when it comes to reducing risk.
  • Stop Smoking: It's important to protect your health and your home. If you don't smoke or don't have anyone living with you that smokes then this can save you up to 18% on your home insurance premium.

Somerset County Housing & Real Estate Data

Details:Statistics
Total Housing Units123127
Occupied Housing Units117759
Vacant Housing Units5368
Vacant Housing Units for Rent1775
Vacant Housing Units Rented Not Occupied139
Vacant Housing Units For Sale1038
Vacant Housing Units Sold Not Occupied271
Vacant Housing Units For Seasonal Occasional Use730
Vacant Housing Units All Other Vacants1415
Housing Units Homeowner Vacancy Rate Percent1
Housing Units Rental Vacancy Rate Percent6
Housing Tenure Occupied Units117759
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied90430
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Population253059
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Averge Household Size3
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied27329
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Population66415
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Average Household Size2